Big Brothers Big Sisters, Serving Grand Erie, Halton and Hamilton

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Activities involved
Homework Helping
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Other
  • References
Also required for this position: Application package, references, interview, and attendance at mandatory training. *application package will be emailed to applicant after inquiring (Volunteer Connector submission is NOT the application) through email. *police check not required for youth applicants (under 18yrs)
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Homework Club Study Mentor (Youth Volunteer)

Oakville (various locations across Oakville), ON, L6M3N2 [map]
1-2 hours / weekly
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Recruiting volunteers for the 2025-26 school year! Homework Club runs from October-April, each school year.

High school student volunteers will mentor an elementary school student once a week after school in a one-to-one relationship. Involves assisting a child in grades 3-8 with their homework, playing educational games, engaging in academic activities and developing organizational skills. Homework Club takes place at a number of specific elementary schools across the Halton region. 

We are currently enrolling high school aged volunteers for the upcoming 2025-26 school year, in Oakville. 

LOCATIONS PROVIDED IN APPLICATION PACKAGE, if you inquire with April Tanner (see below). 

NOTE: applying through Volunteer Connector is NOT the application. Please email april.tanner@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca, you will then be emailed with further application instructions/details. 

*Interview and training are done on Zoom*
More Details
Additional Details & Skills Required
Volunteers provide their own transportation to designated elementary schools in Oakville, Burlington and Milton.  
Volunteers choose the locations (from a list provided by BBBS) that are closest to their high school and/or home.
Certification or Education Required
75% (or higher) average in high school/in grade 8 (if you are entering grade 9).
Must be comfortable conversing in English and assisting with both math and language homework.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
Gain some of your volunteer community service hours. Receive assistance and coaching from a BBBS staff member. A great leadership experience to one day add to a resume/post-secondary application. Gain interview experience. Help a younger student reach their academic potential.
Activities involved
Homework Helping
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Other
  • References
Also required for this position: Application package, references, interview, and attendance at mandatory training. *application package will be emailed to applicant after inquiring (Volunteer Connector submission is NOT the application) through email. *police check not required for youth applicants (under 18yrs)
  • Good for youth